Clicking a URL in Outlook Express

When I double click a URL within the body of an email message in Outlook Express, it takes me to Internet Explorer but leaves the address line empty. It worked fine up until about a week ago and I have no idea why it won't work now.

Sounds like the file type settings for Internet Shortcuts has gone pear shaped. Try reinstalling IE and OE that should fix it, or if you are confident, check these settings yourself from Explorer, View, Options, File Types. Or just copy the settings down from a working machine. Did you install something new about a week ago (maybe netscape or something?).

Under windows explorer - tools - options - file types, you should have a file description of:-
URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol
Enable Quick View and Confirm open after download should be ticked.
If you edit the open option (create it if need be), the settings should be:-
Command line:-
"C:\PROGRA~1\Plus!\MICROS~1\iexplore.exe" -nohome
(The path depends upon your installation)
Use DDE with a tick in it.
DDE message:-
"%1",,-1,0,,,,
Application:-
IExplore
Topic:-
WWW_OpenURL

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The explorer file types did not list url--http but I was able to find it in the registry (root classes) and the I noticed that the "topic" was empty while your suggestion had the value "WWW_OpenURL". I modified this key and the problem was fixed.

I'll repost as an answer:-
Under windows explorer - tools - options - file types, you should have a file description of:-
URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol
Enable Quick View and Confirm open after download should be ticked.
If you edit the open option (create it if need be), the settings should be:-
Command line:-
"C:\PROGRA~1\Plus!\MICROS~1\iexplore.exe" -nohome
(The path depends upon your installation)
Use DDE with a tick in it.
DDE message:-
"%1",,-1,0,,,,
Application:-
IExplore
Topic:-
WWW_OpenURL

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